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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Minister of Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah presides as Chief Guest on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day
The History of Police Forces is a legacy of Pride and Valour: Shri Amit Shah
Modi Government is committed to the Holistic Welfare of Police personnel: Shri Amit Shah
Police are the silent sentinels of the nation and without a stable law and order situation, fruits of development cannot reach the last mile: Shri Amit Shah
(Union Minister of Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah presided over the occasion of the Police Commemoration Day and paid homage to the police personnel martyred in the line of duty at the National Police Memorial, in New Delhi today.
Police Commemoration Day owes its origin to the unflinching dedication and commendable courage of CRPF men. It was on this very day in 1959 when CRPF scripted a saga of valour and sacrifice in the snow-laden, inaccessible, inhospitable terrain of Hot Springs in Ladakh. A patrol party of twenty personnel of CRPF and Intelligence Bureau had gone to search for a missing reconnaissance party when it was ambushed by PLA . In spite of the sudden attack and disadvantageous tactical position, they fought valiantly against the Chinese army personnel who were in large numbers and heavily armed. In this battle, ten CRPF men were martyred in defense of the country. Since then, Police Commemoration Day is observed on 21st October every year to honor the loyalty and supreme sacrifice of police personnel for the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Shah recalled the battle of Hot Springs and remembered the valour of the CRPF men martyred in it. He acknowledged the service of all police personnel, and hailed the history of police forces as a legacy of pride and valour.
Shri Shah commended all police personnel and called them the silent sentinels of the nation. He said that from the guarding of borders to traffic management and fighting the menace of illicit drugs to battling terrorism, police personnel have played a quiet yet seminal role in the nation’s development. He noted that the fruits of development can reach the last mile only when law and order are stable, and peace prevails, and police have an incredibly important role in ensuring that it does.
Remembering the martyrs, Shri Shah said that 34844 police personnel have laid down lives in the line of duty till now. He noted that 292 martyrs were being added to that list today. Speaking on the difficult conditions under which police personnel operate, Shri Shah said that police forces in India are severely understaffed, with an actual strength of 144 police personnel per one lakh population as opposed to the sanctioned strength of 222. Shri Shah said that because of this shortage of manpower, most policemen work long hours and not take weekly leaves. While acknowledging the difficult realities of police work environment, Shri Shah sad that the Modi Government is committed to holistic welfare of police personnel – from residence and work environment to health and education.
Ending his address, Shri Shah wished for the good health and welfare of all the police personnel.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railway’s Introduces'Uttam Rake'as a gift to Mumbaikars on 69th Foundation Day of Western Railway
'Uttam Rake' is the Latest Addition To Make Travelling In Mumbai Local Trains More Comfortable & Safe
Indian Railways, on the auspicious occasion of 69th Foundation Day of Western Railway on 5th November, 2019, introduced the state-of-the-art “UTTAM RAKE” in its inaugural run as Ladies Special local train from Churchgate to Virar.Uttam rake has improved interiors and advanced features to bring more comfort for Mumbaikars.
Salient Features of Uttam rake:
- Provision of CCTV Surveillance System in all coaches.
- Anti-dent partitions in coaches to prevent thefts.
- Modular Luggage rack.
- High backrest seats in First Class coaches.
- Provision of Fibre Reinforced Plastic  seats in Second Class coaches with wooden finishing for better aesthetics.
- Improved Dual Lock Stopper with dual slot handles windows in all coaches.
- Wider and improved grab handles for better grip.
- Latest Brushless DC  fans in all coaches which consumes 30% less energy than conventional fans.
- Provision of modular type diffused LED lights.
- Electrically operated Passenger Alarm System in place of traditional emergency chains.
- Smooth finished corrugated FRP ceiling and Wooden finished Roof Ventilation Duct Area to enhance the aesthetic appeal of coach interior.
- Provision of camouflaged aluminium moulded strips on floor to discourage theft.
- Stainless steel protective plate near all passenger seats to avoid colour fading due to footwear friction.
- Red Emergency Buttons
The new rake will run on its normal services from 6th November, 2019 with 10 services a day. The Uttam rake while saving energy, will feature posters about Western Railway’s journey as an effective transport medium, various landmarks of Mumbai, inspirational quotes and posters of iconic women achievers to make the journey more enriching and delightful.
Western Railways introduced world’s first ever Ladies Special local train on 5th May, 1992 and India’s first ever Air-Conditioned EMU train on 25th December, 2017 on Mumbai Suburban section.
Only two Uttam rakes have been built at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai so far, out of which the other has been given to South Central Railway.
Ministry of Railways
Ground breaking ceremony of Central Command and Control Centre
Central Control & Command centre will serve as nerve centre for Indian Railways in emergency
Ground breaking ceremony of Central Control & Command Centre took place in New Delhi today. Central control & command centre will serve as the nerve centre for the whole of Indian Railways in situations of emergency. Shri Sanjay Chander, DG, RPF attended as the Chief Guest.
More than 50 staff will work round the clock in various shifts in monitoring cell & analytic cell. The Central Command and Control Centre building will serve as TOPARC headquarters for data monitoring, CCTV analysis, Data analysis & works related to cyber operations etc w.r.t. all zones of Indian Railways for purpose of which video screen of each zone will be placed in monitoring hall.
Building will consist of 60-person capacity conference hall, gymnasium facility, cafeteria & suites for dignitaries. Project will be constructed in 2 phases & amount of Rs 4.5 crore & Rs 13.5 crore sanctioned for both phases. Work of 1st phase start from today.
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on the eve of Birthday of Guru Ravidas
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of birthday of Guru Ravidas.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, I extend my greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens.
Great Saint Guru Ravidas was a prophet of peace, love, truth and social reawakening. He was a champion of human values which are extremely relevant in the contemporary world. As a social reformer, he was also concerned about well-being of women, downtrodden and poor.
In his discourses, he taught us simplicity and discretion. He lived an exemplary life full of faith, devotion and service of humanity. He believed that service of mankind is service to God.
Let us follow the path shown by him and make it the objective of our lives to put into practice the values he preached.”
Click here to read President's message in Hindi
President's Secretariat
President of European Commission calls on the President
Her Excellency Ursula Von der Leyen, the President of European Commission called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming the European Commission President to India, the President said that India and the European Union are two most vibrant democracies, two of the largest open market economies and pluralistic societies. He said that India and European Union share a common perspective on many regional and global issues, including a shared commitment to promoting an international rule based order based on reformed and effective multilateralism. The Strategic Partnership that India and EU share is one of the most important relationships for the upcoming decade and strengthening this relationship is a priority for India as it is for the EU. In areas such as climate action, clean energy, sustainable growth, digital transformation and Research & Innovation, the EU will remain an important partner for achieving India’s high ambition in these areas.
Speaking about trade and investment between India and EU, the President pointed that EU is India’s largest trading partner in goods and also one of the most important sources of Foreign Direct Investment. He said that an India-EU Free Trade Agreement would unlock the full potential of India-EU economic relations. He stressed that as free-market economies, and world’s largest democracies, it is important for like-minded countries like India and the EU to deepen its economic engagement.
The President said that apart from deepening our economic relations, it is important for India and EU to engage in strategic and geo-political avenues such as in the Indo-Pacific. We look forward to the EU and its Member States joining the pillars of the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative. India believes that a more “Strategic EU” in the Indo-Pacific region would contribute to the region’s stability.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
30 sports infrastructure projects, including 23 multipurpose halls, have been sanctioned in State of Uttar Pradesh: Shri Anurag Thakur
The Government has provided adequate funds for the development of sports infrastructure and world class training facilities including coaching camps in foreign countries for budding sportspersons to reach international standards. This has been achieved through schemes such as Khelo India Scheme, Assistance to National Sports Federations, Target Olympic Podium Scheme and Sports Promotional schemes of Sports Authority of India. Funding under these schemes is demand driven. Proposals received are approved based on its technical feasibility and scheme guidelines.
‘Sports’ being a State subject, the responsibility for development of sports rests primarily with the State Government. The Union Government supplements their efforts. Under the Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry has sanctioned 1 Khelo India Centre in Jhansi District. Further, 30 sports infrastructure projects, including 23 multipurpose halls, have been sanctioned in State of Uttar Pradesh.
This information was given by Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Participants of the 120th Induction Training Programme at LBSNAA call on the President
A group of State Civil Service Officers promoted to the IAS and attending the 120th Induction Training Programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind today  at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Addressing the Civil Service Officers, the President said that the All India Services have played a significant role in the development of the country and the growth of our economy. No one can doubt the contribution of these services to nation building. But we must critique ourselves to ensure that our Civil Services constantly improve.
The President said that as public servants, the Civil Service Officers need to be role models in their personal conduct. In their professional conduct, honesty and integrity, humility, and sensitivity to the diversity of India and of our society are non-negotiable.
The President said that all the officers work in the service of the people of India. However some people need government support more than others. The Civil Service Officers have to focus their energies to serve those among our fellow citizens who are economically weak, socially disadvantaged and politically under-empowered. It is these groups that need their attention the most.
Click here to see Speech-IAS Induction Trainees 120th batch
Prime Minister's Office
Ambassador Ms. Nikki Haley, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations calls on Prime Minister
Ambassador Ms. Nikki Haley, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations called on Prime Minister Modi, today.
Ambassador Haley conveyed greetings from President Trump. Prime Minister requested her to convey his best wishes to President Trump and warmly recalled their earlier meetings and interactions.
Ambassador Haley noted the deepening relations between India and the US particularly in strategic and defence sectors. Both the dignitaries discussed ways to enhance India- US cooperation including on counter-terrorism and in multilateral fora. They expressed confidence that strong India-US partnership will continue to be an important factor for global peace and prosperity.
PM expressed appreciation for President Trump’s South Asia and Indo-Pacific strategies and commended his initiative for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister holds a comprehensive meeting to discuss strategies on boosting investment in India
PM Shri Narendra Modi today held a comprehensive meeting to discuss strategies to attract more foreign investments into India as well as to promote local investments in order to give a boost to the economy against the backdrop of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
It was discussed that a scheme should be developed to promote more plug and play infrastructure in the existing industrial lands/plots/estates in the country and provide necessary financing support. During the meeting, the PM directed that the action should be taken for a more proactive approach to handhold the investors, to look into their problems and help them in getting all the necessary Central and State clearances in a time bound manner.
Various strategies to bring investments into India in a fast-track mode and to promote Indian domestic sectors were discussed. Detailed discussions were held on guiding states to evolve their strategies & be more proactive in attracting investments.
It was also discussed that the reform initiatives undertaken by the various Ministries should continue unabated and action should be taken in a time bound manner to remove any obstacles which impede promotion of investment and industrial growth.
The meeting was attended by the Finance Minister, the Home Minister, the Minister for Commerce & Industries, MoS  along with senior officials of the Government of India.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Bill for including new castes under SC List
Government of Uttar Pradesh vide their letter dated 15.02.2013 had sent a complete proposal for inclusion of Kashyap, Kewat, Mallah, Nishad, Kahar, Kumhar, Prajapati, Dheevar, Bind, Dheemar, Batham, Turha, Godiya, Manjhi, Machhua, Bhar, Rajbhar communities in the list of Scheduled Castes. The proposal was examined, as per approved modalities, in consultation with the Registrar General of India . As the RGI had not supported the proposal even on a second reference, the same has been rejected with the approval of competent authority. Amending legislation in terms of clause  of Article 341 of the Constitution of India is proposed in respect of such proposals of the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations which have been favoured both by the RGI and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
During last 10 years, detailed ethnographic report in respect of 17 castes was received only once in the year 2013.
The RGI only furnishes his comments on the proposal. RGI does not ask for review of justification of the proposal. However, the modalities provide that proposal once not agreed to by the RGI is referred back to the concerned State Government/ Union Territory Administration to review and further justify their proposal in the light of comments of RGI. The proposal for inclusion of 17 castes in the Scheduled Castes list of Uttar Pradesh was rejected in the year 2015.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM holds review meeting to assess implementation of directions to restrict farm fires
Reviewing the status of implementation of measures directed to restrict farm fire counts in Punjab, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas  held a meeting with the Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioners of 22 Districts of Punjab except Pathankot . The primary focus of the review meeting was to assess the on-ground implementation of directions and reiterate the need for immediate intensification of actions to put a halt to the sudden spike in stubble burning cases seen in the last few days in Punjab. The Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioners of the 22 Districts of Punjab were reminded of their earlier commitments of drastically bringing the farm fire counts in 2022 as compared to last year.
The Deputy Commissioners of 10 Districts namely Amritsar, Barnala, Bhatinda, Firozpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Tarn Taran and Patiala where more than 1,000 fire counts are reported, were specifically advised to pay special attention and focus on the implementation of the action plan.
During the review meeting, the Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioners of the 22 Districts of Punjab assured that they will put their best foot forward to substantially bring down the rising farm fire incidents in Punjab. They also assured that a decline in stubble burning incidents is expected to be seen in the coming days.
PIB Headquarters
SPECIAL COVER RELEASED ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY BY ‘INDIA POST’ AT HYDERABAD
The World Environment Day  occurs on 5th June every year for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. This day celebrates the natural environment and allows a global platform to raise awareness on the environmental issues worldwide, with plans to mitigate these issues as a global community. World Environment Day has grown to become a global platform for public outreach and each year and the theme for 2017 is ‘Connecting People to Nature- in the city and on the land, from the poles to the Equator’.
In order to celebrate the occasion of “World Environment Day” India Post had released a “Special Cover” . At a Programme held in Hyderabad, Brig B. Chandrasekhar, Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle released the Special Cover. Dr. P.J. Sudhakar, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau, Hyderabad participated in the event. Chief Post Master General, Hyderabad Region handed over the Special Cover to Dr. P.J. Sudhakar.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 202.48 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 3.67 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,02,48,32,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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3,67,43,650
More than 202.48 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 3.67 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Draft notification issued regarding mandatory fitness of vehicles only through an Automated Testing Station
Draft notification has been issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for public comments regarding mandatory fitness of vehicles only through an Automated Testing Station registered in accordance with the rule 175 for recognition, regulation and control of automated testing station as under –
 For Heavy Goods Vehicles/Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicles with effect from 01st April 2023 onwards, and
 for Medium Goods Vehicles/Medium Passenger Motor Vehicles and Light Motor vehicles  with effect from 01st June 2024 onwards.
Click here to see Draft notification
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Commission for Protection of Child Right
As per information provided by States/UTs, data of orphan children who have lost their parents to Covid since April 2021 to 28.05.2021, is at Annexure I. The data collected on Bal Swaraj Portal launched by National Commission for Protection of Child Right regarding orphan children is not specific to those children who have lost their parents to Covid.
All District Magistrates have been directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dt. 27.07.21 in Suo-moto Writ Petition  No. 4 of 2020 In Re. Contagion of Covid-19 virus in Children Homes to continue uploading the information as and when received, on the Bal Swaraj portal. The Court has also directed the States to provide information regarding the payment of an amount of Rs. 2000/- under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme to each of the eligible children.
The details of funds disbursed under the CPS  during the last financial year is at Annexure-II.
Hon’ble PM has announced PM CARES for children scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme provides support for education and health and will create a corpus of Rs 10 lakh for each child when he or she reaches 18 years of age. This corpus will be used to give a monthly financial support/ stipend form 18 years of age, for the next 5 years to take care of his or her personal requirements during the period of higher education and on reaching the age of 23 years, he or she will get the corpus amount as one lump-sum for personal and professional use. The scheme is accessible through an online portal i.e. pmcaresforchildren.in. The portal has been introduced to all the States and UTs on 15.07.21. Any Citizen can inform the administration regarding a child eligible for support under this scheme through the portal.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.